Physiotherapy Studies 201

Course aim

To develop knowledge and skills of physiotherapy practice with people across the lifespan who have cardiorespiratory, neurological or orthopaedic conditions requiring physiotherapy input in acute and rehabilitation settings.

Course content

Pathophysiology, biopsychosocial constructs, physiotherapy assessment and management techniques, and interprofessional, person-centred approaches to management of selected cardiorespiratory, neurological and orthopaedic conditions across the lifespan. Principles and application of skills for safe, professional manual handling in acute and rehabilitation settings.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 2041	Physiotherapy Studies 200
HLTH 2022	Human Anatomy 200

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.